Glocal Future Education Expo Day Two... Future Classroom Observation Classes

Robotics Expert Denis Hong's Lecture on 'AI Digital'

The ‘2024 Korea Glocal Future Education Expo’ continued its second day of events, signaling a major shift in future education.

The Glocal Future Education Expo began its five-day schedule with an opening ceremony at 10 a.m. the previous day at the Yeosu World Expo Hall. On the first day, over 40,000 visitors attended, marking a smooth start.

The Glocal Future Education Expo marked a smooth start on its opening day, attracting over 40,000 visitors. Photo by Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education

On the first day, more than 60 programs were held from the opening ceremony to the evening special performance. In particular, the keynote lecture by Harvard University professor Michael Sandel, author of "What Is Justice?", attracted great attention.

During the lecture, held in a fully occupied Expo Hall with 900 seats, Professor Sandel received applause when he said, “Education in this era must move beyond competition and teach the value of ‘community’ based on solidarity.”

The ‘2030 Glocal Future Classroom Lessons’ proceeded smoothly with the participation of about 100 students from kindergartens, elementary, middle, and high schools in Jeonnam, allowing them to experience future lessons that will be conducted in actual schools five years from now.

Also at the Expo Hall, famous popular music composer Kim Hyung-seok met with Jeonnam students for a ‘Career Talk Concert.’ Composer Kim shared sincere stories about AI technology expanding into the arts and the changing future job landscape, resonating with the students.

The first day concluded with the opening special performance, the ‘EduDream K-POP Concert.’

On the second day of the expo, the 30th, robotics engineer Dennis Hong from the University of California will deliver the conference keynote lecture titled ‘Seeing Differently, Connecting Anew,’ addressing AI digital development and school education.

In the career concert, Microsoft director Lee So-young will engage in a dialogue with students on the theme ‘Leaders Desired by Future Society: The Correlation Between Cooperation and Success.’ The Glocal Future Classroom will continue lessons in six different rooms, including kindergarten, elementary and secondary levels, and project classrooms. Additionally, a special performance by the Munich Boys’ Choir will take place on the main gate plaza stage.

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